Mom’S Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Mom’S Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Ham Bone (with Meat On It); 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Bay Leaves; 1/8 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 cups Carrots, Shredded; 1 teaspoon Basil; 1 teaspoon Parsley; 1 teaspoon Oregano; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 6 cups Homemade Chicken Stock Or Five Cans (15 Oz. Cans) Chicken Broth; 6 whole Chicken Bouillon Cubes; 2 Tablespoons Tabasco Sauce; 3 cups Dry Split Peas; 2 cups Water; 4 whole Potatoes, Peeled And Cubed; 2 cups Milk

Servings: persons

1 whole Ham Bone (with Meat On It)
1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 whole Bay Leaves
1/8 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 cups Carrots, Shredded
1 teaspoon Basil
1 teaspoon Parsley
1 teaspoon Oregano
2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
6 cups Homemade Chicken Stock Or Five Cans (15 Oz. Cans) Chicken Broth
6 whole Chicken Bouillon Cubes
2 Tablespoons Tabasco Sauce
3 cups Dry Split Peas
2 cups Water
4 whole Potatoes, Peeled And Cubed
2 cups Milk

1
Combine first 14 ingredients (everything above the split peas) in a large stock pot, bring to boil, then simmer for 1 hour.
2
At that point, remove ham bone and trim all meat off and cut the meat into cubes. Return meat to pot. (If there is not enough ham on the bone you can add a 6 ounce package of cubed ham). At this point the broth will have reduced some, this is where you will add the water (up to 2 cups should do it) as needed. Add potatoes and split peas and simmer for 45 minutes until potatoes and peas are tender.
3
Add milk and heat to warm it - just about 15 minutes. Using a potato masher or your boat motor, smash or blend the soup until as chunky or creamy as you prefer. We like ours a bit of both so I use my boat motor to blend but still leave some chunks.
4
Serve with your favorite crunchy French bread and enjoy!!

1210

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

178

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Ham Bone (with Meat On It), 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 whole Bay Leaves, and more.

Yes, Mom’S Split Pea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mom’S Split Pea Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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